Project Coordinator - IT

State of Arizona Enterprise Technology (ASET); Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking a Project Coordinator IT to manage hardware and software acquisitions, licensing renewals, and asset optimization, ensuring alignment with agency goals.

The role supports cross-functional collaboration, vendor engagement, and change management. Remote work within Arizona may be available; full-time schedule with driving as needed, and E-Verify participation required.

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware and/or software acquisitions and license renewals.
• Knowledge of licensing agreements and renewals.
• Requires valid driver's license and ability to drive for state business.
• Must pass E-Verify employment eligibility verification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hardware/software acquisitions, including budgeting and administration of purchases.
• Monitor licenses and usage, maintaining entitlement records and inventories.
• Administer change management and liaise with vendors/service providers for IT standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Task organization

Interpersonal skills

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Project Coordinator IT

Job Location:
2272 - DESKTOP MGMT
2039 W. Lewis Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009

Posting Details

Salary: $55,000.09 - $65,000.09

Anticipated salary: $60,000.09

Grade: 22

Closing Date: October 12, 2026

Job Summary

Works cross-functionally to perform hardware and/or software acquisitions, and license renewals while managing technology assets to ensure optimization and alignment with organizational goals.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties

Coordinates hardware and/or software acquisition, including negotiation, budget and administration of hardware and/or software purchases, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements and managing renewals.

Monitor hardware and/or software licenses and usage, including compliance with organizational needs and requirements while maintaining accurate entitlement records and license inventories.

Administer hardware and/or software change management, collaborating with vendors and suppliers and service providers for support aligned with IT standards and strategy.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• General knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures.
• General knowledge of the organization's methodologies and tools.

Skills In

• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Ability To

• Demonstrated ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams and across organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships inside and outside the organization.

Selective Preference(s)

1-2 years of experience in project coordination (or equivalent experience)

Pre-Employment Requirements

Valid Driver's License - This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at [e-mail] or phone call at [phone] option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone] option 3.

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.